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Archive for April, 2014

City leaders broke ground on the Harry Della Russo Stadium project on Monday afternoon, proclaiming the long-overdue overhaul as a major contribution to the revitalization of Broadway. “This state-of-the-art Stadium plan is another step forward in our overall plan to revitalize our downtown district,” said Mayor Dan Rizzo. The new Stadium plan will include...Read more »

A red-hot, smoky three-alarm fire came in just before Journal deadlines on Tuesday evening. There were no injuries immediately reported by 7 p.m. and the fire had not been moved up to a four-alarm blaze at that time, though there was talk that another alarm might be struck. The smoke blew towards Rt. 1A...Read more »

Many residents of Riverside claimed victory on the much-maligned 42-unit apartment building planned for their neighborhood – at least for now. Project Attorney James Cipoletta surprisingly withdrew the proposal on Monday night before a large crowd of Riverside neighbors – many against the project and some for it. “The developers are going to go...Read more »

A major expanded gaming hearing is set to take place in Boston before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Thursday, May 1, and it will feature an odd semi-alliance between the two warring casino developers, Mohegan Sun in Revere and Wynn in Everett. Often at odds as of late due to the heated competition...Read more »

Last Saturday was the type of day that you just wanted to roll over in bed and not be outside. However, the weather did not deter more than 300 Revere residents from taking part in Mayor Dan Rizzo’s Revere Shine. In the rain, these volunteers literally swept the streets and raked the open spaces...Read more »

The groundbreaking on Monday afternoon for the new Harry Della Russo Stadium on Park Avenue is another positive sign that Revere is on the move. The new stadium will compliment the new Hill School but more importantly will be a true community resource for residents of all ages. The plans call for proper locker...Read more »

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Louis M. Guido, 51, of 176 Broadway, was arrested on charges of assault, assault & battery, and assault with intent to intimidate. Anthony D. Pasco, 29, of 22 Thornton St., was arrested on charges of breaking & entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, assault...Read more »

Step aside, Roger Clemens. The former Red Sox ace, who first set a Major League record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game with 20 in 1986, has nothing on Revere High ace softball pitcher Sabrina Palermo after the Lady Patriot junior fireballer fanned an incredible 26 Gloucester hitters in 11 innings last week. “That...Read more »

George Bianchi Retired Revere Police Officer; Member of Revere Moose George Bianchi of Malden, formerly of Revere, died on April 25. A late Officer for the Revere Police Department, he was a US Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Revere Moose Lodge 1272. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Covino) Bianchi...Read more »

Revere’s Michael Chiesa had eaten his mother’s Pizza Ghiena at Easter time for decades. The coveted recipe was a closely-held family secret that existed only in the memory of his mother, Laura Chiesa. That recipe had been passed down to Laura verbally from her mother – who more than likely brought it over from...Read more »

Ace McCarrick (left) and Ed O’Hara (right) were two sporting greats at Immaculate Conception School during their time. They are shown here pictured in front of the trophy case, most all of which were won by their teams during the school’s heyday. The school is celebrating its 100th year this month. See pages 4...Read more »

State Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere) was sworn into the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week during a ceremony held in the House Chambers of the Statehouse. Vincent received the oath office from Governor Deval Patrick before delivering a speech to her new colleagues on Wednesday afternoon, April 16. “Being sworn in is an absolute...Read more »

It takes a scholar to learn, and one Chelsea scholar got some field work in criminal justice the hard way last Saturday. Early Saturday morning, around 2:27 a.m., a Revere Police officer on patrol stopped a car going at a high rate of speed on Washington Avenue. As the officer approached the stopped vehicle...Read more »

The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met recently and granted three petitions while denying another. Elizetes S. Avellar was approved for a parking in the rear yard variance to enable the appellant to park three motor vehicles in the rear yard at 126-128 Harris St. •Maryellen Martin, 59 Witherbee Ave., was approved for...Read more »

Attending school in the 1960’s, a student was expected to memorize the multiplication tables, have excellent penmanship and look for facts in the Encyclopedia Britannica. The closest, any student in this era came to technology was perhaps having a black and white television set with the “rabbit ears” in the classroom to watch educational...Read more »

The events of last year’s Boston Marathon have faded into the background for many residents. However, for some, the events and the aftermath of that day are as vivid today as they were more than a year ago. For Revere Police Sergeant Mike Mason, the events of that day will probably be with him...Read more »

MONDAY, APRIL 14 Antonio Jose Medina-Castro, 35, of Rochester, NH, was arrested on a warrant for distribution of a Class A drug (heroin). Michelle Molbeck, 29, of Rochester, NH, was arrested on a warrant for distribution of a Class D drug. Raymond DeFranzo III, 44, of 92 Proctor Ave., was arrested on two outstanding...Read more »

The Revere High girls track team has won its last two meets, including an exciting 71-63 triumph over Lynn Classical that was decided in the final race, the 4 x 400 relay. Revere held a 66-63 edge entering the 4 x 400 event, but with the winner of that race taking all five of the points at stake,...Read more »

Nancy Toppi Her Husband and Family Were Her Greatest Loves Nancy (Arlesienne Catherine Napert) Toppi passed peacefully from this life on April 16 in East Boston. She was 92 years old. She was born at Black Lake, Canada on March 22, 1922, the sixth of 10 children of the late Albert J and Angelina...Read more »

Churches in the area celebrated Palm Sunday last weekend, and here the annual St. Anthony’s Passion Play – re-enacted by the Parish Youth Group – took place. Playing the role of Jesus carrying the cross was Joseph Bitto and Austin DeRosa as one of Pilate’s soldiers.Read more »